The GlioBabes

S7. Ep. 5: Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy

The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population. Welcome back for Season 7 Episode 5! Final episode of this season… “Comparison is the thief of joy” But it’s easier acknowledged than practiced. Especially if you’re watching everyone else around you move on… and you feel stuck. From navigating post life diagnosis, to grieving the 5 year plan we had, and redefining success after those personal milestones change, we cover it all! To the podcast episode we discussed, catch Dr. Alia Crum here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/1-mindset-expert-simple-mindset-shifts-that-transform/id1646101002?i=1000742032125 Laughter, tears, appreciation and hard truths… your promised intentional chaos is back. Link to the GlioGang fundraising page, added to Young Ambassador total: https://www.justgiving.com/team/thegliogang?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL Support links: The Brain Tumour Charity Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5 Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org Young Adult team YAS@thebraintumourcharity.org Phone as above 0808 800 0004 and ask for The Young Adults Service Brain Tumour Support https://www.braintumoursupport.co.uk/ Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123 In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999 Please don't be alone. We are here for you. Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts: @TheGlioBabes Instagram: @thegliobabes TikTok: @the.gliobabes LinkedIn: The GlioBabes Podcast *music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial Our guests share their personal experiences and opinions. We understand that everyone’s journey is unique, and what resonates with one person may not with another. We encourage open-mindedness and respect for diverse perspectives.

S7. Ep. 4: We Asked, You Answered | Community Tips & Tricks

The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population. Welcome back for Season 7 Episode 4! Today's theme of focus: advice by you guys, for you guys. In episode three, we asked you to send in your tips and tricks, words of wisdom and pieces of advice to other community members. From fatigue and epilepsy to mental health and financial support, we had advice come in from so many different angles. We couldn’t cover all of the answers in today’s episode, however they will be posted throughout the week on our social media channels. Thank you so much to everyone who sent them in. What a special episode! Support links: The Brain Tumour Charity Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5 Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org Young Adult team YAS@thebraintumourcharity.org Phone as above 0808 800 0004 and ask for The Young Adults Service Brain Tumour Support https://www.braintumoursupport.co.uk/ Brainstrust brainstrust.org.uk Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123 In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999 Please don't be alone. We are here for you. Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts: @TheGlioBabes Instagram: @thegliobabes TikTok: @the.gliobabes LinkedIn: The GlioBabes Podcast *music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial Our guests share their personal experiences and opinions. We understand that everyone’s journey is unique, and what resonates with one person may not with another. We encourage open-mindedness and respect for diverse perspectives.

S7. Ep. 3: From Hospital Waiting Rooms to Scans: Our Hospital Hacks

The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population. Welcome back for Season 7 Episode 3! Today’s theme of focus: the tips and tricks we’ve learnt along the way as patients. From navigating hospital experiences and appointments to preparing for scans and results, we talk all things fresh socks and lip balm… the stuff we would’ve loved to have know on day 1. We would love to do a part 2 to this episode of more general life outside the hospital… so please do send in your life hacks for living with a brain tumour! Laughter, tears, appreciation and hard truths… your promised intentional chaos is back. Link to the GlioGang fundraising page, added to Young Ambassador total: https://www.justgiving.com/team/thegliogang?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL Support links: The Brain Tumour Charity Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5 Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org Young Adult team YAS@thebraintumourcharity.org Phone as above 0808 800 0004 and ask for The Young Adults Service Brain Tumour Support https://www.braintumoursupport.co.uk/ Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123 In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999 Please don't be alone. We are here for you. Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts: @TheGlioBabes Instagram: @thegliobabes TikTok: @the.gliobabes LinkedIn: The GlioBabes Podcast *music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial Our guests share their personal experiences and opinions. We understand that everyone’s journey is unique, and what resonates with one person may not with another. We encourage open-mindedness and respect for diverse perspectives.

S7. Ep. 2: The Brain Tumour Diagnosis Guide... With The Missing Pages

The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population. Welcome back for Season 7 Episode 2! Today’s theme of focus: the real life happenings from a Brain Tumour diagnosis that the leaflets never cover. From the impact on identity in relationships to cognitive challenges and social anxiety, we cover the unspoken realities of living with a diagnosis and embracing the dark humour in adversity. But of course reflecting on the positive sides, from a shift in priorities and self care to celebrating our community and audience. There’s a lot to unpack this episode! Laughter, tears, appreciation and hard truths…your promised intentional chaos is back. Link to the GlioGang fundraising page, added to Young Ambassador total: https://www.justgiving.com/team/thegliogang?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL Support links: The Brain Tumour Charity Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5 Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org Young Adult team YAS@thebraintumourcharity.org Phone as above 0808 800 0004 and ask for The Young Adults Service Brain Tumour Support https://www.braintumoursupport.co.uk/ Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123 In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999 Please don't be alone. We are here for you. Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts: @TheGlioBabes Instagram: @thegliobabes TikTok: @the.gliobabes LinkedIn: The GlioBabes Podcast *music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial Our guests share their personal experiences and opinions. We understand that everyone’s journey is unique, and what resonates with one person may not with another. We encourage open-mindedness and respect for diverse perspectives.

S7. Ep. 1: 1 in 3 | The Truth, The Reality, The GlioGang

The GlioBabes, a podcast created by two young women who were both diagnosed with brain tumours at a young age. Mel and Mol are creating a safe space to talk about their experiences and to raise awareness of brain tumours and ill health within the young population. Welcome back for season 7! Mel and Mol together for the first time in a while, recapping on the professionals that joined for season 6, March's Brain Tumour Awareness Month happenings, from The Twilight Walk to Charity events, and how this week 2 years ago, was when The GlioBabes met for the first time. Today’s theme of focus: 1 in 2. 1 in 2. The terrifying cancer statistic we’re all hearing. 1 in 3 know someone with a brain tumour. A Rare Cancer. A Less Survivable Cancer. The biggest cancer killer of under 40s. It's all a lot. So we chat about it! This episode is understanding the 1 in 2 statistics, the need for innovation revisiting the emotional toll of awareness. Laughter, tears, appreciation and hard truths…your promised intentional chaos is back. Link to the GlioGang fundraising page, added to Young Ambassador total: https://www.justgiving.com/team/thegliogang?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL Support links: The Brain Tumour Charity Call 0808 800 0004 Monday - Friday 9-5 Email support@thebraintumourcharity.org Young Adult team YAS@thebraintumourcharity.org Phone as above 0808 800 0004 and ask for The Young Adults Service Brain Tumour Support https://www.braintumoursupport.co.uk/ Samaritans (24/7UK wide) – 116 123 In an emergency, visit A&E or dial 999 Please don't be alone. We are here for you. Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts: @TheGlioBabes Instagram: @thegliobabes TikTok: @the.gliobabes LinkedIn: The GlioBabes Podcast *music by: SKIRK - soundcloud.com/skirkofficial Photos credit of Imelda Turnock Our guests share their personal experiences and opinions. We understand that everyone's journey is unique, and what resonates with one person may not with another. We encourage open-mindedness and respect for diverse perspectives.